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Checkpoint CharlievsEast Side Gallery
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, East Side Gallery scores marginally better than Checkpoint Charlie. East Side Gallery comes in at #6 in Berlin with endorsements from 7 sources including Let's Go, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Checkpoint Charlie
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Frommer's
43-45 Friedrichstrasse, 10969 Berlin
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Time Out "This private museum opened not long after the DDR erected the Berlin Wall in 1961 with the purpose of documenting the events that were taking place." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum exhibits documents relating to the construction of the Wall and the many moving attempts to cross it, which often included highly original methods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Born as a small, cramped outcry by a former anti-Communist resistance fighter, Haus am Checkpoint Charlie has evolved from a two-room improvisation to one of the most visited museums in Berlin." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the most educational experiences of my life." Full review
Let's Go "Though we really don’t like this place, we can’t leave it out: Checkpoint Charlie is incredibly popular, absurd, and has hundreds of tourists and multiple Starbucks cafes (which..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This border crossing was once used by diplomats, foreigners and the military. The portraits of American and Soviet soldiers by Franck Thiel evoke the tensions of the Cold War." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum exhibits documents relating to the construction of the Wall and the many moving attempts to cross it." Full review
The Telegraph "Interested in the Cold War? Checkpoint Charlie was the main entry point for visitors wanting to cross the infamous Iron Curtain to East Berlin during the division of the city. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"Many say a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie border crossing should not come without a visit to the Haus am Checkpoint Charlie or the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. " Full review
Frommer's "Next to it, this museum documents the Wall’s history from its construction in 1961 to its fall in 1989, with an emphasis on East Germans’ escape attempts." Full review
East Side Gallery
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Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Let's Go Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Frommer's
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Muehlenstrasse, 14059 Berlin
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Fodor's "This 1-km (½-mi) stretch of concrete went from guarded border to open-air gallery within three months." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of only a handful of standing sections of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery is by far the longest and certainly the most interesting." Full review
Afar Magazine "An amazing site and a "must see" on any visit to Berlin!" Full review
Let's Go "The longest remaining portion of the Berlin Wall, this 1.3km stretch of cement slabs has been converted into the world’s largest open-air art gallery." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Standing in an industrial wasteland, this 1,300m of the old Wall - the longest remaining section - provides an interesting glimpse into Berlin's recent history." Full review
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Admire this open-air art gallery by walking from one end of the wall to the other... note the Bruderkuss. The morning light is best for photos.
Condé Nast Traveler "With more than 100 paintings, today it's the world's largest (and longest) open-air art gallery.
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Come early in the morning to avoid the bulk of the crowds.
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"The East Side Gallery refers to the longest intact section of the Berlin Wall, which stretches nearly a mile. If you want to experience the wall for the first time, this is the place to do it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Perched along the banks of Spree River in Friedrichshain, the 4,318-foot-long East Side Gallery showcases a collection of colorful murals painted on the surviving pieces of the Berlin Wall."
Berlin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "The longest and best preserved section left standing. It was painted by artists in the 1990s and the feel is more like an outdoor art gallery." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This tourist-geared private museum...offers an easily digestible multimedia chronicle of Germany's post-WWII history, with a focus on the construction and demise of the Berlin Wall." Full review
